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Friendswood Public Works tells homeowners how to find master water shutoff to prevent frozen-pipe damage
Summary
City of Friendswood Public Works crew leader Russell Kidd advised residents how to locate and operate their home master water shutoff valve and warned against attempting to turn off the meter, providing a 24/7 city number for assistance.
Russell Kidd, crew leader with the City of Friendswood Public Works Department, urged homeowners to locate their master water shutoff valve before freezing temperatures arrive, saying "with winter officially upon us, we wanna help you prepare for the hazards of winter weather and show you how to shut off your water."
Kidd said frozen water in pipes can crack or split plumbing; once thawed, those breaks can cause water damage…
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